October 10th Auction, Autographs,Manuscripts, Sports, Books and Photography
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/10/2019
One of the founders of Vermont (1751–1814) and brother of Ethan Allen. ADS, signed at the conclusion, “Ira Allen,” and also signed several times in the document, “I. Allen,” and “Allen,” one page, 8 x 6.5, May 4, 1792. A procurement agreement which reads, in part: “Subscribers agree that in case I. Allen Buys Trasses Lot…at £28 & a Right from E. Halls Heirs at £50 & Convey them to B. Hatch sd. Sums are to be indorsed on sd. Allen states this Day Given for sd. Cattle to sd. B. Hatch or Wither of sd. Lots- Sd. Allen agrees to Procure for sd. Hatch one Barrel of Pork…which to be Indorsed on sd. Allens Cattle states making a Reasonable allowance." Countersigned at the conclusion by Barnabas Hatch and Henry Charlton. Reverse is also docketed by Allen, “I. Allen & B. Hatch agt. Respecting lands.” In fine condition, with small separations to edges of vertical folds. Rare Item
Click above for larger image.